Sykes scores 32 and the Mystics overcome a 12-point halftime deficit to beat the Sky 79-72

CHICAGO (AP) — Brittney Sykes scored 32 points on 13-of-24 shooting and the Washington Mystics overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to beat the Chicago Sky 79-72 on Tuesday night.

The Mystics trailed 44-32 at halftime before doubling up Chicago in the third quarter, 24-12, to tie it at 56-all entering the fourth.

Sykes converted a three-point play with 2:17 left for a 74-70 lead.

Sykes also grabbed a key offensive rebound with 37 seconds left, with Washington ahead 75-72....